Google Nexus smartphones get Android 7.0 Nougat update

During Google I/O the search giant announced source code for the Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 5, which left many wondering if older devices would see Android L at all.NEW DELHI: Google said that it is rolling out Android 7.0Nougat operating system to Nexus devices starting August 23.

Over the next several weeks, the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C and General Mobile 4G (Android One) will get an over the air software update to Android 7.0 Nougat, the company said.

Google said that any devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program will also receive this final version.

"Android 7.0 Nougat is by far the sweetest release yet. Google has taken a different approach to build and launch Nougat which was announced earlier this year.For starters, we invited developers to take a sneak peek at Android N back in March, so they could bring their apps to the new platform earlier. Android Nougat reflects input from thousands of fans and developers all over the world. There are over 250 major features in Android Nougat," Sameer Samat, VP of Product Management, Android & Google Play, said in a statement.

The latest operating system will bring 'smart notification management' and replying options, 72 new Emoji characters, and multi-window view with quick switching between apps. The OS will also bring an improved battery-saving Doze feature, data saving feature, display size adjustment, and file-based encryption for better security among others.